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March 8, 2016
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Henry G. Bousquet, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Rebeiro arrived late (7:04)
Every vote, in order
Councillor Lopes made a motion to take item nine (9) and (9a) out of order without objection, which was seconded by Councillor Martins. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad Opposed). Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Council President…
To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Carney and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time..” (Motion: Carney, second: Rebeiro)
Councillor Carney made a motion to take item number ten (10) out of order, which was seconded by Councillor Rebeiro. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Abreu, Bousquet, Lopes & Morad Opposed). Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor…
To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Carney and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time..” (Motion: Carney, second: Rebeiro)
Councillor Abreu made a motion to take item number 5, 5a out of order, which was seconded by Councillor Rebeiro. Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Paul A. Gordon, Acushnet, MA 02743, as a Special Police Officer (Ref’d…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Paul A. Gordon, Acushnet, MA 02743, as a Special Police Officer.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliveira and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of PAUL A. GORDON, Acushnet, MA 02743, as a SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER..” (Motion: Oliveira, second: Abreu)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication/Demolition , New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 255 River Road, Map 119, Parcel 94- advising that “ a portion of the structure is the original barn associated with the abutting Captain Humphrey…
To recommend that the City Council Grant Permission for the Demolition of 255 River Road, Map 119, Parcel 94.
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliveira and seconded by Councillor Morad, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council Grant Permission for the DEMOLITION of 255 RIVER ROAD, Map 119, Parcel 94. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 11, Nays 0..” (Motion: Oliveira, second: Morad)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Dr. Russell Olson, Westport, MA 02790 to the New Bedford Regional Airport Commission; to fill the seat vacated by Sean Collins, this term will expire December 2019; and further…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Dr. Russell Olson, Westport, MA 02790 to the New Bedford Regional Airport Commission, to fill the seat vacated by Sean Collins, this term will expire December 2019; and the Approval of a Waiver of Residency to enable Dr. Olson to serve.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliveira and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of DR. RUSSELL OLSON, Westport, MA 02790 to the NEW BEDFORD REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION, to fill the seat vacated by Sean Collins, this term will expire December 2019; and the APPROVAL of a WAIVER OF RESIDENCY to enable Dr. Olson to serve..” (Motion: Oliveira, second: Rebeiro)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Martha Crowley, New Bedford, MA, to the Cemetery Board, replacing Judith Downey, this term will expire December 2018 (Ref’d 12/17/15) was received and placed on file by Councillor…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Martha Crowley, New Bedford, MA, to the Cemetery Board, replacing Judith Downey, this term will expire December 2018.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliveira and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of MARTHA CROWLEY, New Bedford, MA, to the CEMETERY BOARD, replacing Judith Downey, this term will expire December 2018..” (Motion: Oliveira, second: Winterson)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Herbert B. Johnson, New Bedford, MA 02745, to the Human Relations Commission, replacing Janice Baptist; this term will expire April 2019 (Ref’d 2/25/16) was received and placed on file…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointmentt of Herbert B. Johnson, New Bedford, MA 02745, to the Human Relations Commission, replacing Janice Baptist, this term will expire April 2019.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Martins and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENTT of HERBERT B. JOHNSON, New Bedford, MA 02745, to the HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, replacing Janice Baptist, this term will expire April 2019..” (Motion: Martins, second: Rebeiro)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, City Clerk/ Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Joseph Migliori, d/b/a Joe’s Transportation, 99 David Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submits a copy of Application requesting a New Private Livery License, under the…
To table this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Coelho)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, City Clerk/ Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Henry N. Lee, 23 Sycamore Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a/ Lee Transportation Corp., P.o. Box 5622, New Bedford, MA 02742 herby submit a copy of the Application requesting a…
To recommend to the City Council Approval on behalf of Henry N. Lee, 23 Sycamore Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Lee Transportation Corp., P. O. Box 5622, New Bedford, MA 02742, the Application for a New Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.g.l. Chapter 159A, Section 1 and amendments thereto, and M.g.l. Chapter 270, Section 22 (Smoke Free Workplace Law) and all other laws applicab
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL on behalf of Henry N. Lee, 23 Sycamore Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a LEE TRANSPORTATION CORP., P. O. Box 5622, New Bedford, MA 02742, the APPLICATION for a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 159A, Section 1 and amendments thereto, and M.G.L. Chapter 270, Section 22 (Smoke Free Workplace Law) and all other laws applicable to such operation, to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford..” (Motion: Morad, second: Rebeiro)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Coelho, requesting, once again, that the Committee on Ordinances look into the possibility of streamlining the Building Permits application process, so all Permits can be applied for and obtained in a one stop and shop manner, allowing…
To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Coelho and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time..” (Motion: Coelho, second: Rebeiro)
A motion was made to waive the reading and follow the Chairs recommendation of taking “No Further Action” on items twelve (12), thirteen (13) and fourteen (14) and
To take “No Further Action” on items twelve (12) and thirteen (13).
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on items twelve (12) and thirteen (13)..” (Motion: Morad, second: Rebeiro)
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